CDL B Driver

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Route Driver Hybrid fills in as a CDL driver for WMHS Medical Waste and Secure Document Destruction (Shred-It), covering routes when other team members are unavailable, including at remote transfer locations. The role provides customer service while handling confidential document destruction or medical waste removal, and serves as a representative of WMHS. The driver maintains company policies, standards, and practices and supports its vision, mission, and values. The position involves planning and managing assigned routes, collecting and transporting materials safely and in compliance with applicable regulations, maintaining customer service, and completing required vehicle checks and documentation. The job operates both indoors in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience, preferably driving trucks and box trucks.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B.
Ability to obtain a medical card from a certified medical examiner.
May be required to obtain immunizations and credentials based on customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

Perform onsite or offsite destruction of confidential documents or pick up and transport medical waste.
Safely pick up and transport waste in accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Plan the daily schedule based on customer needs and review route paperwork, such as manifests, route sheets, and previous VCRs.
Prepare and load trucks for selected accounts as needed, ensuring sufficient supplies are available.
Confirm customer waste is packaged and prepared according to applicable regulations before transporting it.
Provide high-quality daily service to assigned accounts and communicate issues to the Transportation Manager, Supervisor, or Dispatcher.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip checks and driver check-in; report vehicle maintenance problems for follow-up.
Operate company equipment safely and efficiently to minimize the risk of injury or equipment damage.
Comply with laws governing driver fitness and hours of service, and complete and return required paperwork, including a DOT Driver Log when applicable.
Securely empty consoles or collection totes, retrieve documents, and ensure containers are locked.
Use a handheld device to service accounts and maintain accurate barcode, location, type, and quantity information for consoles and containers.
Communicate route pickup changes and account issues to the Transportation Supervisor or Dispatcher, and inform route-covering employees about unusual situations.
Manage assigned routes so customer materials are collected and serviced accurately and on time.
Respond promptly to customer problems and inquiries in the best interests of the customer and the business.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.